20 Years Old, Then Again by Rodney Crowell Is Remarkably Current
Although the brand new album was recorded in 2006, its songs and stories are strikingly resonant – for Crowell and his fans – two decades later.
Features
Paul Overstreet Joins the Country Music Hall of Fame
We spoke to the artist and songwriter about his induction, his mighty career, his writing partnership with the late, great Don Schlitz – and about bluegrass, too.
Premieres
You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Lindsay Lou, Rising Appalachia, and More
Enjoy our weekly collection of brand new roots music!
Features
Michaela Anne Finds Tranquility and Clarity in Parenthood
Her brand new album, These Are The Days, sets sights on a different kind of “bigger plans” with smaller, intimate, everyday moments as the goal.
30 Jamgrass Sitch Sessions
For Jamgrass in July, we’re going back into the archives for 30 – that’s right, THIRTY – Sitch Sessions featuring everyone’s favorite bluegrass subgenre.
Jerry Douglas on Boone Creek and Their Long-Awaited Reissue
Jerry Douglas tells the story of Boone Creek, a supergroup formed in the late ’70s that released an eponymous album, which has been reissued by Craft Recordings.
Andrew Sa Knows His Debut Album Is Yours, Too
On the occasion of the singer-songwriter’s Bloodshot Records debut, we chat with him about Patrick Haggerty, the life cycle of his songs, and more.
BGS 5+5: Sweet Undertow
Get to know “outerspace Americana” artist Sweet Undertow with five songs and five questions.
Friends & Neighbors: The Seldom Scene, “Old Train”
From our friends at Industrial Strength Bluegrass, watch a clip of bluegrass legends Seldom Scene performing one of their hits, “Old Train,” during Dudley Connell’s final appearance with the group.
It’s Time for Devon Gilfillian’s Country-Tinged Soul
From spaghetti western to soul and R&B, the singer-songwriter channels often unheralded Nashville sonic influences on Time Will Tell.
Jamgrass in July
All month long, we’re celebrating the center of gravity of modern bluegrass and string band music: jamgrass.
LISTEN: Charlie Worsham, “Wrap My Porch Around”
A new track from Mississippi singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Worsham features the Travelin’ McCourys joining in the fun.
WATCH: Billy Strings Announces New Album with Music Video
The most famous man in bluegrass announces his next album – co-produced by T Bone Burnett – with a music video, “Burn the Other End.”
Tift Merritt and Lawrence Rothman In Conversation
We got the artist and producer pair together to discuss Sugar, second acts, the beauty of life after 50, everyday singing, and more.
The Gentle Genius of Don Williams Sees Daylight Again
We spoke to the country legend’s son Tim Williams and producer Garth Fundis about the unearthing and release of Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes.
You Gotta Hear This: Ricky Skaggs, Cameron Knowler, and More
Bluegrass, bluegrass, bluegrass – and beyond! It’s our weekly round-up of brand new music.
Midland Continue to Lead Country’s Vintage Revival
Their new album, Stages, brings the hit-making band’s ongoing throwback renaissance into the ever-popular ’90s.
Ringo Starr and T Bone Burnett in Conversation
Join us for a BGS exclusive interview with Ringo Starr and producer T Bone Burnett about the Beatle’s newest country record, Long Long Road.
10 of the Best Jo Dee Messina Songs
Celebrate our Artist of the Month by diving into her catalog full of hits, classics, and fan favorites.
BGS 5+5: Eighteen Mile
Get to know South Carolina-based bluegrass gospel group Eighteen Mile with five songs and five questions.
Haylie Davis is Keeping Laurel Canyon Sounds Alive and Well
On the singer-songwriter’s new album, Wandering Star, California dreaming is a sonic reality once more.
Old Crow Medicine Show’s Americana Commonwealth Canon
OCMS frontman Ketch Secor celebrates the string band’s new album, Union Made, and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. with this Americana playlist.